But this was not all.

No sooner had the first ghost started, than the second (not to be behind-hand) jumped nimbly over the wall, and gave chase.

But fear had put wings on to Bully Tom's feet; and the second ghost being somewhat encumbered by his costume, judged it wisdom to stop; and then taking the fiery skull in its flaming hands, shied it with such dexterity, that it hit Bully Tom in the middle of his back, and falling on to the wet ground, went out with a hiss.

This blow was an unexpected shock to the Bully, who thought the ghost must have come up to him with supernatural rapidity, and falling on his knees in the mud, began to roar most lustily: "Lord, have mercy upon me! I'll never do it no more!" Mr.Lindsay was not likely to alter his opinion on the subject of bullies.

This one, like others, was a mortal coward.